Neville charted again, in 1989, when he collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on three consecutive duets: Don't Know Much, All My Life, and When Something Is Wrong with My Baby, the first two reached Number One on the Adult Contemporary charts. Neville has released more than 20 singles, including three Number Ones on the Adult Contemporary format, and a fourth on the R&B format.
His other hits have included Everybody Plays the Fool, his successful 1991 cover of the 1972 Main Ingredient song, that reached #8 on the Hot 100; Don't Take Away My Heaven, Hercules and Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You (The Rain Song). Neville's biggest solo successes have been on the Adult Contemporary chart, where "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Everybody Plays the Fool" all reached Number One.
Aaron signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics, released on September 19, 2006. The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Neville, and others. The album's first single was a remake of The Impressions' 1963 classic It's All Right.
On October 27, 2006, Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He sang Stand By Me" and Ain't No Sunshine, from his album, Bring It on Home … The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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The Very Thought of You
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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And I forget to do
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go
Till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you
My love
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you (the mere idea of you)
The longing here for you (The longing here for you)
You'll never know how slow the moments go
Till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you
My love
The mere idea of you
The longing here for you
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you
My love
The song "The Very Thought Of You" by Aaron Neville is a love ballad that speaks of the overwhelming power of love and how it can turn an ordinary day into a magical daydream. The singer immerses himself in his own fantasies, forgetting to do the little necessary things that one has to do, for example, running errands or doing grocery shopping, because he is consumed by the very thought of his love. This vividly describes how love has the power to bring about a profound sense of joy that envelops every aspect of one's life.
The lyrics go on to describe how as time passes, the singer's longing for his love grows making it almost unbearable until he is near her. He sees her face in the beauty of nature, in the flowers, and the stars above. The mere thought of her fills him with joy and happiness, giving him the strength to keep going even in tough times. The song's overall message is that love is a powerful force that can make life incredibly joyful and magical, and the mere thought of one's loved one can change everything in one's day.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you
You are constantly on my mind, and even the thought of you is enough to distract me from my daily tasks.
And I forget to do
You make me lose my focus and forget about the important things I need to do.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I become so consumed with thoughts of you that even the mundane tasks in my daily routine become less important.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
Due to my intense emotions for you, I feel as if I'm living in a dream world rather than reality.
I'm happy as a king
Despite the unlikelihood of our relationship, the mere idea of being with you brings me immense joy and contentment.
And foolish though it may seem
Although others may view my feelings as foolish, it doesn't change the intensity of my emotions for you.
To me that's everything
Your very thought is enough to bring happiness and meaning to my life.
The mere idea of you (the mere idea of you)
The thought of being connected to you in any way is powerful enough to impact me deeply.
The longing here for you (The longing here for you)
I have a deep, intense yearning to be close to you in any way possible.
You'll never know how slow the moments go
When I'm away from you, time seems to drag on endlessly, making me long for your presence even more.
Till I'm near to you
It's only when I'm in your presence that time seems to speed up and life feels vibrant and alive.
I see your face in every flower
My thoughts of you are so powerful that I see your beauty reflected in everything around me, even the most ordinary things.
Your eyes in stars above
I feel connected to you on a spiritual level, and even the stars in the sky remind me of your beauty.
It's just the thought of you
Your very thought is enough to bring me immense happiness and joy, even if I can't be with you physically.
The very thought of you
You are constantly on my mind, and your mere thought is enough to bring me happiness and contentment.
My love
All of these intense emotions I feel for you are encapsulated in the simple phrase 'my love.'
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Written by: Ray Noble
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